Astha Singhal, BDS, MPH, PhD
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Health Policy & Health Svcs Research

PhD, University of Iowa
BDS, Manipal University
MPH, State University of New York at Albany
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Astha Singhal, BDS, MPH, PhD is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Health Policy & Health Services Research at the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Singhal completed her dental school from Manipal University, India, and received her MPH from SUNY Albany. She did her residency in dental public health at the NIDCR, NIH, and received her PhD in health services research from the University of Iowa.

Dr. Singhal's research focuses on access to dental care among the vulnerable populations, examining the impact of health policies on access and oral health disparities. Her work has been recognized by several organizations including the IADR with the Aubrey Sheiham Award for Distinguished Research in Dental Public Health Sciences, APHA with Anthony W. Jong award, and AAPHD with Leverett Award for outstanding achievement in dental public health.

Associate Professor
University of Florida




Role of State Medicaid Policies in Improving Access to Dental Care among Low-Income Adults
07/01/2018 - 04/28/2023 (PI)
NIH/National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research
5K08DE027720-05

Iowa Dental Wellness Plan (DWP)
06/01/2016 - 12/31/2016 (Subcontract PI)
The University of Iowa HHS CMS




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  1. Nwachukwu PC, Damiano PC, Levy S, Thomas JC, Shane D, Singhal A, Dabdoub SM, Reynolds JC. Variation in dentist participation between dental medicaid managed care organizations. J Public Health Dent. 2024 Jul 30. PMID: 39078227
     
  2. Khan M, Catalanotto F, Singhal A, Revere FL. Integration of dental therapists in safety net practice increases access to oral health care in Minnesota. J Public Health Dent. 2024 Jun 17. PMID: 38886024
     
  3. Singhal A, McDonough R, Jurasic MM, Garcia RI, Kaye E. Effect of being overweight and obese on periodontal treatment costs. J Am Dent Assoc. 2023 Jul; 154(7):620-627.e6.View Related Profiles. PMID: 37227382
     
  4. Singhal A, Jackson JW. Perceived racial discrimination partially mediates racial-ethnic disparities in dental utilization and oral health. J Public Health Dent. 2022 Mar; 82 Suppl 1:63-72. PMID: 35726459; PMCID: PMC9233570; DOI: 10.1111/jphd.12515;
     
  5. Kaye E, McDonough R, Singhal A, Garcia RI, Jurasic M. Effect of Overweight and Obesity on Periodontal Treatment Intensity. JDR Clin Trans Res. 2023 Apr; 8(2):158-167.View Related Profiles. PMID: 35148660; PMCID: PMC10029136; DOI: 10.1177/23800844221074354;
     
  6. Bahanan L, Singhal A, Zhao Y, Scott T, Kaye E. The association between the supplemental nutrition assistance programme participation and dental caries among U.S. adults. Int J Dent Hyg. 2024 Feb; 22(1):251-257.View Related Profiles. PMID: 34758187
     
  7. Singhal A, Alofi A, Garcia RI, Sabik LM. Medicaid adult dental benefits and oral health of low-income older adults. J Am Dent Assoc. 2021 Jul; 152(7):551-559.e1.View Related Profiles. PMID: 34176569; PMCID: PMC8330417; DOI: 10.1016/j.adaj.2021.03.010;
     
  8. Bahanan L, Singhal A, Zhao Y, Scott T, Kaye E. The association between food insecurity, diet quality, and untreated caries among US children. J Am Dent Assoc. 2021 08; 152(8):613-621.View Related Profiles. PMID: 34147241
     
  9. Bahanan L, Singhal A, Zhao Y, Scott T, Kaye E. The association between food insecurity and dental caries among U.S. adults: Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination survey. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol. 2021 10; 49(5):464-470.View Related Profiles. PMID: 33486800; DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12622;
     
  10. Fleming E, Singhal A. Chronic Disease Counseling and Screening by Dental Professionals: Results From NHANES, 2011-2016. Prev Chronic Dis. 2020 08 20; 17:E87. PMID: 32816664; PMCID: PMC7458110; DOI: 10.5888/pcd17.200152;
     
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The Boston Globe 1/10/2023

2016 Santa Fe Group: Founders Fellow
2016 International Association for Dental Research: Aubrey Sheiham Award
2015 American Public Health Association: Anthony Westwater Jong Memorial Community Dental Health Post-professional Award
2015 American Academy of Public Health Dentistry: Merit Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dental Public Health
2015 University of Iowa: Keith E. Heller Graduate Dental Public Health Research Award
2014 Regional Finalist, The Hult Prize Competition
2014 American Association for Dental Research: Graduate Specialty Award in Preventive & Community Dentistry
2013 American Association for Dental Research: Third Prize, ADA Postdoctoral Research Presentation Competition
2012 University of Iowa: First Prize in the Biological and Health Sciences division
2012 Rotary International and Rotary District 6000 Fellowship
2011 Nominated member of American Association for the Advancement of Science
2010 University of Iowa: Graduate Presidential Fellowship
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